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Diabase and Appinite Definition


Appinite and Diabase Definition


Definition

Definition
Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar   
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Christian Leopold von Buch   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek di + base   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diabase and Appinite

The general Diabase and Appinite definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. On the other hand, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Diabase and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Appinite. Get to know more information about Diabase and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diabase and Appinite

The history of Diabase and Appinite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Diabase and Appinite Origin and Discoverer

Diabase and Appinite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Diabase and Appinite. In this section, you will know about Diabase and Appinite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Diabase is Germany whereas Origin of Appinite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Diabase and Appinite discoverer. The Discoverer of Diabase is Christian Leopold von Buch and the discoverer of Appinite is Unknown.

Etymology of Diabase and Appinite

Along with Diabase and Appinite definition, know more about the etymology of Diabase and Appinite. Etymology of Diabase and Appinite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diabase and Formation of Appinite. The etymology of Diabase is From Greek di + base while that of Appinite is From Greek di + base. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diabase and Appinite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diabase and Appinite are listed below.

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